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05-01-24 | Mavs -2.5 v. Clippers | Top | 123-93 | Win | 100 | 17 h 36 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* MAVS/CLIPPERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The series is tied at 2-2 following a 116-11 Clippers win on Sunday. Both teams have won one at home and one on the road, and I like the Mavs to bounce back with a win and cover as a road favorite in LA here in Game 5. Mavericks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Mavericks are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 road games. Clippers are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS win. Clippers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 4* PLAY ON THE MAVS. |
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04-30-24 | Pacers -4 v. Bucks | Top | 92-115 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 8 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* PACERS/BUCKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The banged-up Milwaukee Bucks have had no answer to the Indiana Pacers, who have won three straight since losing Game 1 of the series. The Pacers have scored 125, 121, and 126 games, and they have major incentives to close out this series before the Bucks get healthy. 4* PLAY ON THE PACERS. |
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04-29-24 | Lakers v. Nuggets -7 | Top | 106-108 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 34 m | Show |
5* NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET I don't see how this series will end any other way than with a gentleman's sweep for the Denver Nuggets. Sure, they've looked far from dominant in this playoff series, but I expect them to come through with a complete outing after taking a 119-108 loss in Game 4. They had won 11 straight meetings with the Lakers prior to that loss, and I love the situational trends: Nuggets are 17-7 ATS in their last 24 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Lakers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. 5* PLAY ON THE NUGGETS. |
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04-28-24 | Bucks v. Pacers -9.5 | Top | 113-126 | Win | 100 | 11 h 60 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* BUCKS/PACERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Milwaukee Bucks won the opener of this playoff series, but it's been all Indiana Pacers since and I like the Pacers to win and cover here in Game 4. The Pacers won by three points in OT as a 6.5-point home favorite in Game 3, but the bookmakers are still making them an even bigger favorite in this game, which says a lot, IMO. The banged up Bucks have been without Giannis Antetokounmpo for the past six games, and now Damian Lillard is listed as doubtful and Khris Middleton listed as probable. 4* PLAY ON THE PACERS. |
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04-27-24 | Celtics -9 v. Heat | 104-84 | Win | 100 | 14 h 44 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CELTICS/HEAT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER Even though the Celtics have the superior roster, I'm honestly not all that surprised that the Miami Heat were able to steal a game in Boston. They're probably the most well-coached team in the NBA, but the Celtics have the talent and I expect a huge bounce back game following the 111-101 loss to the Heat in Game 2 of this series. Heat are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games as a home underdog. Heat are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games following an ATS win. 3* PLAY ON THE CELTICS. |
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04-26-24 | Clippers v. Mavs -4.5 | Top | 90-101 | Win | 100 | 13 h 49 m | Show |
5* NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a 96-93 win in LA, and I don't see them giving up the precious homecourt advantage right away. Mavericks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. Mavericks are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Clippers are 5-15 ATS in their last 20 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 5* PLAY ON THE MAVS. |
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04-25-24 | Knicks v. 76ers -4.5 | Top | 114-125 | Win | 100 | 16 h 43 m | Show |
5* NBA EAST CONF ROUND 1 GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET I expect to see a fired-up and desperate Philadelphia 76ers team after dropping two games in New York. They're significantly stronger at home at Wells Fargo Center than on the road, and this is a must-win game for the Sixers, as going down 0-3 would be devastating. 76ers are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. 76ers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Knicks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 playoff games as an underdog. 5* PLAY ON THE 76ERS. |
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04-24-24 | Pelicans v. Thunder -7.5 | Top | 92-124 | Win | 100 | 14 h 34 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* PELICANS/THUNDER NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to back the Oklahoma City Thunder to bounce back with a big game after just barely getting a win in Game 1. That loss must be deflating for the Pels, who must feel like that was their chance to steal one in OKC. I stand by what I said in my Game 1 analysis, that these two teams are a lot closer in skill than the seeds would suggest, but the situation warrants a play on the Thunder. 4* PLAY ON THE THUNDER. |
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04-23-24 | Mavs -2 v. Clippers | Top | 96-93 | Win | 100 | 19 h 30 m | Show |
5* NBA WEST CONF ROUND 1 GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET The Los Angeles Clippers opened the series with a dominant wire-to-wire win, but the bookmakers are still making the Dallas Mavericks are road favorite here in Game 2. I agree with that as I expect a big bounce back game from the Mavs while the Clippers are at risk at coming out overcondident following their big win. Mavericks are 9-3 ATS sa favorites off a loss of more than 10 points. Mavericks are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 road games. Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. 5* PLAY ON THE MAVS. |
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04-23-24 | Suns +3.5 v. Wolves | 93-105 | Loss | -115 | 16 h 40 m | Show | |
MIKE'S SUNS/WOLVES NBA BOOKIE BREAKER I expect the Phoenix Suns to bounce back with a strong effort after taking a 120-95 loss in Game 1 of the series. I still have the sixth-seeded Suns as a better team than the third-seeded Timberwolves, and they're 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. 3* PLAY ON THE SUNS. |
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04-22-24 | Lakers v. Nuggets -7 | 99-101 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 21 m | Show | |
MIKE'S LAKERS/NUGGETS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER We lost with the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1. I predicted that the Nuggets would get off a slow start following the extended break, and while that prediction came true, they woke up big time in the second half to get the cover. That was the Lakers chance of stealing a game at Denver IMO, and now I expect the Nuggets to win Game 2 comfortably. We can also note that the Nuggets are 9-0 SU and 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. 3* PLAY ON THE NUGGETS. |
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04-22-24 | Magic v. Cavs -5.5 | Top | 86-96 | Win | 100 | 14 h 13 m | Show |
5* NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET The Cleveland Cavaliers won the opener of this series 97-83, and I don't think the Magic will be able to keep this one close either. The Cavs are 7-2 SU and 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings and they've been reliable as home favorites this season. 5* PLAY ON THE CAVS. |
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04-21-24 | Pelicans +8.5 v. Thunder | 92-94 | Win | 100 | 19 h 40 m | Show | |
MIKE'S PELICANS/THUNDER NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Oklahoma City Thunder are the No.1 seed in the West heading into the playoffs, but are they the best team in the conference? They're the most talented, I'll admit that, but I think the gap to the New Orleans Pelicans is a lot smaller than the odds would suggest. The Thunder will be a team to watch for seasons to come, but they still lack postseason experience. Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. 3* PLAY ON THE PELICANS. |
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04-21-24 | Mavs -2.5 v. Clippers | Top | 97-109 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 43 m | Show |
5* NBA WESTERN CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET The Los Angeles Clippers have the higher seed and, as such, homecourt advantage in this battle between the No.4 and the No.5 seed in the West, but I, much like the bookmakers, make the Mavs the better team. That the Mavs are a road favorite here in the opener of this series is quite telling, and I don't think they'll let us down. Clippers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Clippers are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Clippers are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 playoff games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. Mavericks are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games as a road favorite. 5* PLAY ON THE MAVS. |
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04-20-24 | Lakers +7.5 v. Nuggets | 103-114 | Loss | -115 | 16 h 49 m | Show | |
MIKE'S LAKERS/NUGGETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Denver Nuggets looked sluggish at times in regular season play, but there's no doubt in my mind that they'll show up in the playoffs. Still, this is a lot of points to cover in a game where they might need a quarter of two to get back at it from a 6-day break. 3* PLAY ON THE LAKERS. |
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04-20-24 | Suns +1.5 v. Wolves | Top | 95-120 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 50 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* SUNS/WOLVES NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The No. 3 seed, the Minnesota Timberwolves, finished the regular season with the better record, but the Phoenix Suns won all three meetings. Much like the bookmakers, I have Phoenix as the better team, and I think they'll start this series with a bang. Timberwolves are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games. Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 4* PLAY ON THE SUNS. |
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04-20-24 | Magic v. Cavs -4.5 | 83-97 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
MIKE'S MAGIC/CAVS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers and the No. 5 seed Orlando Magic split four regular-season meetings, but I give the Cavs a big edge in this playoffs series. Cavaliers are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5 and the Magic have struggled on the road most of the season. 3* PLAY ON THE CAVS. |
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04-19-24 | Kings v. Pelicans +1.5 | 98-105 | Win | 100 | 16 h 19 m | Show | |
MIKE'S KINGS/PELICANS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The New Orleans Pelicans are 5-0 against the Sacramento Kings on the season. They're clearly a bad matchup for the Kings, who are overvalued by the betting market after dismantling the Golden State Warriors last time. Sure, the Kings looked elite, but I think the Warriors made them look better than they are. 3* PLAY ON THE PELICANS. |
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04-19-24 | Bulls v. Heat -2.5 | Top | 91-112 | Win | 100 | 35 h 15 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Miami Heat are one of the most well-coached teams in the league, and they always show up in the playoffs. The betting market overvalues the Chicago Bulls following their dominant win over an Atlanta Hawks team that is well below playoff material. I'll gladly take Miami to cover this short number. 4* PLAY ON THE HEAT. |
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04-17-24 | Hawks v. Bulls -3 | 116-131 | Win | 100 | 20 h 8 m | Show | |
MIKE'S HAWKS/BULLS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Atlanta Hawks are coming into the postseason on a six-game slide, and I think it'll be a quick exit against a Chicago Bulls team that has won two of three meetings on the season. Hawks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Hawks are 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. 3* PLAY ON THE BULLS. |
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04-17-24 | Heat v. 76ers -4.5 | Top | 104-105 | Loss | -115 | 18 h 43 m | Show |
5* NBA EAST CONF PLAY-IN GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET The Philadelphia 76ers have had their season ruined by injuries, but we've seen just how dangerous they are when healthy down the stretch. They are a top 3 team in the East IMO, and while the Miami Heat are a feisty bunch, I don't think they'll stand a chance in this matchup and might need to give up on this early to save energy for the second-chance game against the winner of Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks. 5* PLAY ON THE 76ERS. |
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04-16-24 | Warriors -3 v. Kings | Top | 94-118 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 40 m | Show |
5* NBA WEST CONF WILD CARD GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET The Sacramento Kings are stumbling into the postseason with only two wins in their last seven games, and now they're coming up against a Golden State Warriors team that is much better than its No. 10 seed would suggest. The playoffs always bring out the best of Steph Curry, and he's also great at elevating his teammates. The last three meetings were all decided by one point, but I think the Warriors will run away with this one. 5* PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. |
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04-14-24 | Nuggets -10.5 v. Grizzlies | 126-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 30 m | Show | |
MIKE'S NUGGETS/GRIZZLIES NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Denver Nuggets are coming off a highly disappointing 121-120 loss to the Spurs in San Antonio. A win in that game, and they could've locked down the No. 1 seed in the conference without any help. Now, instead, they're coming into Sunday in a three-way tie for the top spot with Minnesota and Oklahoma City and need both to lose to pass them in the standings. I expect the Nuggets to do what they can and put a beating on a Grizzlies team that has lost four straight games by 12 points or more. 3* PLAY ON THE NUGGETS. |
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04-12-24 | Pistons v. Mavs -12.5 | 107-89 | Loss | -115 | 16 h 36 m | Show | |
MIKE'S PISTONS/MAVS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a terrible spot for the Detroit Pistons who will have to face one of the hottest teams in the league while playing on short rest. The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a 111-92 win in Miami. They are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points, 9-1 SU and ATS in their last 10 games, and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games. Additionally, the Mavericks are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record while the Pistons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. 3* PLAY ON THE MAVS. |
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04-12-24 | Pacers v. Cavs -3 | Top | 120-129 | Win | 100 | 18 h 0 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* PACERS/CAVS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to fade the Indiana Pacers following three consecutive wins. In their last game, the Pacers put a 140-123 beating on Toronto, but they are only 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The Cleveland Cavaliers had lost three on the bounce before their 110-98 win over the Memphis Grizzlies Wednessday night. They'll be looking forward to close out the regular season with two home games, and they are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. 4* PLAY ON THE CAVS. |
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04-11-24 | Rockets v. Jazz +11 | 121-124 | Win | 100 | 14 h 23 m | Show | |
MIKE'S ROCKETS/JAZZ ATS I don't see why a Houston Rockets team already eliminated from the playoffs should be this big of a favorite. Sure, the Jazz have been a punching bag in recent weeks (0-10 SU, 2-8 ATS in the last 10 games), but they're 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games vs. a team with a losing straight-up record, and they lost by only one point when they hosted the Rockets on March 29. In addition to Jazz to cover the spread, I also like the over. Over is 12-2 in Rockets last 14 overall. Over is 15-7-2 in Rockets last 24 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. 3* PLAY ON THE JAZZ. |
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04-10-24 | Suns -3.5 v. Clippers | 124-108 | Win | 100 | 13 h 18 m | Show | |
MIKE'S LATE SUNS/CLIPPERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER I expect the Phoenix Suns to bounce back with a big game tonight after getting wrecked by the Clippers in Phoenix last night. The game was much more lopsided than the 105-92 scoreline would suggest; the Clippers were up by 33 points at halftime! The Suns are a lot better than that, and there's a good reason they're a favorite tonight. Clippers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Suns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 3* PLAY ON THE SUNS. |
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04-10-24 | Mavs v. Heat +5.5 | Top | 111-92 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 27 m | Show |
5* NBA NON-CONFERENCE GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET This looks like a good spot to fade the Dallas Mavericks, who are in a potential flat spot following a 130-104 win in Charlotte last night, their fourth win and cover in a row. The Miami Heat will also play on short rest following a 117-111 win in Atlanta Tuesday night, but they have the homecourt advantage. Heat are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Heat are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5. 5* PLAY ON THE HEAT. |
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04-09-24 | Wizards +16.5 v. Wolves | 121-130 | Win | 100 | 16 h 1 m | Show | |
MIKE'S WIZARDS/WOLVES NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Minnesota Timberwolves are clearly the superior team, but the Washington Wizards have been fairly competitive in recent weeks, and they are 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. The Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. 3* PLAY ON THE WIZARDS. |
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04-09-24 | Magic v. Rockets +3 | Top | 106-118 | Win | 100 | 16 h 8 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* MAGIC/ROCKETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a favorable spot to back the Houston Rockets to end a five-game losing streak. They're catching an Orlando team in a potential letdown spot following its 113-98 win over the Chicago Bulls last time out. Rockets are 18-7-2 ATS in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. 4* PLAY ON THE ROCKETS. |
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04-09-24 | Mavs -12.5 v. Hornets | 130-104 | Win | 100 | 15 h 4 m | Show | |
MIKE'S MAVS/HORNETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Dallas Mavericks are red hot and 8-1 ATS in their last nine games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. 3* PLAY ON THE MAVS. |
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04-08-24 | Purdue v. Connecticut -6.5 | Top | 60-75 | Win | 100 | 16 h 55 m | Show |
MIKE'S 5* NCAA TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BEST BET The defending champions, the UConn Huskies, are the first team since North Carolina (2016, 2017) to play in back-to-back title games. They're perfect 5-0 SU in their previous five title game appearances. Both teams are perfect against the spread in the NCAA tournament this year, but I make the Huskies an even bigger favorite for this matchup than the bookmakers do. 5* PLAY ON UCONN. |
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04-07-24 | Pelicans v. Suns -6.5 | Top | 113-105 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 33 m | Show |
5* NBA WESTERN CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET The Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans are heading into Sunday with almost identical records, but the Pels are going through a slump and coming off four consecutive losses. The Suns on the other hand are gearing up in time for the playoffs, and they're 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. The Pelicans are 11-25-1 ATS in their last 37 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. 5* PLAY ON THE SUNS. |
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04-06-24 | 76ers -12 v. Grizzlies | Top | 116-96 | Win | 100 | 17 h 38 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Philadelphia 76ers have been heating up as they've been getting healthier, but they still have to make up ground to avoid the play-in tournament. The Sixers are a lot more dangerous than their current 8th-seed would suggest, and I think they'll make light work of a Memphis Grizzlies team that will play on short rest following a 108-90 win over the Detroit Pistons last night. Additionally, the Grizzlies are in a potential letdown spot after three consecutive upset wins. 4* PLAY ON THE 76ERS. |
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04-05-24 | Warriors v. Mavs -5 | 106-108 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 11 m | Show | |
MIKE'S WARRIORS/MAVS SIDE This looks like a tough spot for the Golden State Warriors, who will on the road for a second straight night following their 133-110 win in Houston last night. They're riding a six-game winning streak but will now face a Dallas team that is even hotter with eight wins in nine games. The Mavs will also play on short rest, but they've not had to travel, and this is a revenge spot for the Mavs after losing 104-100 when they visited the Warriors on April 2. In addition to the Mavs to cover the spread, I also like the under. Under is 6-0 in Warriors last 6 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5. Under is 43-15-1 in Mavericks last 59 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 3* PLAY ON THE MAVS. |
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04-05-24 | Kings v. Celtics -10 | Top | 100-101 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 12 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Boston Celtics are coming off three straight double-digit wins, and I think they'll keep pressing the pedal to the metal when they host the Sacramento Kings Friday night. The Kings will play on no rest and fatigue was already an issue yesterday when they fell apart in the second half of a 120-109 loss to the Knicks in New York. Celtics are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. Celtics are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. Celtics are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. 4* PLAY ON THE CELTICS. |
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04-04-24 | 76ers +2.5 v. Heat | 109-105 | Win | 100 | 15 h 56 m | Show | |
MIKE'S SIXERS/HEAT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Philadelphia 76ers have been shorthanded in recent weeks, but Joel Embiid was back in action in their 109-105 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. I think they have a good chance of winning outright when visiting the Miami Heat tonight. The Heat are riding a three-game winning streak, but note that they are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win, and the 76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. 3* PLAY ON THE 76ERS. |
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04-04-24 | Kings v. Knicks -3.5 | Top | 109-120 | Win | 100 | 15 h 49 m | Show |
5* NBA NON-CONFERENCE GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET This looks like a good spot to back the New York Knicks to bounce back from three consecutive losses while at the same time fading a Sacramento Kinsg team that is coming off a pair of double-digit wins. Knicks are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Kings are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following an ATS win. Kings are 4-13-1 ATS in their last 18 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. 5* PLAY ON THE KNICKS. |
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04-03-24 | Cavs v. Suns -5.5 | Top | 101-122 | Win | 100 | 16 h 30 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to fade the Cleveland Cavaliers following their 129-113 win in Utah Tuesday night. The Cavaliers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record, and they'll face a Phoenix Suns team that'll play in front of their hometown crowd for the first time since March 21. The Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. 5* PLAY ON THE SUNS. |
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04-02-24 | Cavs -11.5 v. Jazz | Top | 129-113 | Win | 100 | 16 h 43 m | Show |
5* NBA NON-CONFERENCE GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET This looks like a great spot to back the Cleveland Cavaliers to bounce back from a humbling 130-101 loss to the Nuggets in Denver. Tonight they'll take on a far easier opponent in a Utah Jazz team that is coming off a 127-106 loss in Sacramento and is winless and 2-7 ATS in its last nine games. Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Jazz are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Jazz are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. 5* PLAY ON THE CAVS. |
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03-31-24 | Bulls +8 v. Wolves | 109-101 | Win | 100 | 13 h 40 m | Show | |
MIKE'S BULLS/WOLVES SIDE The Minnesota Timberwolves are holding opponents to an NBA-best 106.2 points per game on the season, but I think the bookmakers have set the total way too low for this Sunday night matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Over is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 8-0 in Bulls last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. In addition to the over, I also like the Bulls to cover the spread. The Wolves are in a potential flat spot following their 111-98 win over the Nuggets in Denver Friday night. The Bulls, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from a 125-108 loss as a road favorite in Brooklyn. 3* PLAY ON THE BULLS. |
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03-31-24 | Lakers v. Nets +5.5 | 116-104 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 32 m | Show | |
MIKE'S LAKERS/NETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Brooklyn Nets have built some momentum with three consecutive wins, and i think they'll put the LA Lakers to the test Sunday afternoon. Nets are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. Lakers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. 3* PLAY ON THE NETS. |
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03-31-24 | 76ers -11 v. Raptors | Top | 135-120 | Win | 100 | 16 h 35 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* SIXERS/RAPTORS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Philadelphia 76ers are dealing with injuries, but they're still a much stronger team than the Toronto Raptors and I expect to see a focused and motivated Sixers team tonight as they look to end a three-game losing streak. 76ers are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. Raptors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater. Raptors are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Raptors are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as a home underdog. 4* PLAY ON THE SIXERS. |
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03-30-24 | Clemson v. Alabama -2.5 | Top | 82-89 | Win | 100 | 21 h 12 m | Show |
5* CBB TOURNEY ELITE 8 GAME OF THE YEAR Both teams are coming into this NCAA Tournament West Regional final matchup off impressive upset wins against the top-two seeds in the Sweet 16, but I like the Alabama Crimson Tide to be the team to move on to the Final Four. Clemson defeated Bama 85-77 in Tuscaloosa in November, but that was part of a rough five-game losing streak for the Tide, who are in a much better position now. Bama scored 89 points on UNC last time out, and their 90.7 points per game is the best scoring average in the nation. Clemson has won as underdogs three times in the tournament, but this is where the Tigers run comes to an end. 5* PLAY ON ALABAMA. |
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03-30-24 | Bucks -4.5 v. Hawks | Top | 122-113 | Win | 100 | 19 h 34 m | Show |
5* NBA EASTERN CONF GAME OF THE MONTH This looks like a great spot to fade the Atlanta Hawks who are coming off back-to-back double-digit upset wins over the Boston Celtics. The Milwaukee Bucks, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from losses to the LA Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans. 5* PLAY ON THE BUCKS. |
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03-30-24 | Celtics -5.5 v. Pelicans | 104-92 | Win | 100 | 18 h 38 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CELTICS/PELICANS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a good spot to back the Boston Celtics to bounce back from a pair of close losses as double-digit favories against the Hawks in Atlanta. The Celtics are too proud of a team to drop three in a row, and they're still a solid 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 games overall and 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. The Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 3* PLAY ON THE CELTICS. |
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03-29-24 | Creighton +3.5 v. Tennessee | Top | 75-82 | Loss | -120 | 17 h 7 m | Show |
MIKE'S CBB TOURNEY SWEET 16 GAME OF THE YEAR The Tennessee Volunteers are 2-12-2 ATS in their last 16 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5 while the Creighton Bluejays are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games as an underdog and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The Vols have an edge of the defensive end, but they made only 33.8% of their shots when they knocked out Texas in the last round while Creighton has a lot of scoring threats. 5* PLAY ON CREIGHTON. |
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03-29-24 | Warriors -12 v. Hornets | Top | 115-97 | Win | 100 | 14 h 13 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a fantastic spot to fade the Charlotte Hornets, who are coming off a 118-111 win as a 9.5-point underdog to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Since the All-Star break, underdogs off a win as an underdog are only 14-31 ATS, and the Warriors are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a road favorite of 11.0 or greater. 4* PLAY ON THE WARRIORS: |
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03-27-24 | Spurs v. Jazz -3 | Top | 118-111 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 23 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to fade the San Antonio Spurs following their upset win as a 12-point underdog to the Phoenix Suns on Monday. The Spurs are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 games following a straight up win, and they'll face a Utah Jazz team looking to snap back from a 115-105 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The Jazz are 19-9-2 ATS in their last 30 games following a double-digit loss at home and 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. 4* PLAY ON THE JAZZ. |
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03-27-24 | Clippers -6 v. 76ers | 108-107 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 51 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CLIPPERS/SIXERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Philadelphia 76ers are still in playoff contention despite being hit hard with injuries in the second half of the season. They defeated the Clippers 121-107 as a 9-point underdog on Sunday but took a loss to the Sacramento Kings the following night as they closed out a four-game road trip. Both teams will play their third game in four nights, but it's a tougher spot for the shorhanded 76ers and I expect to see a hyper-motivated Clippers as they look to bounce back from losses to the Sixers and the Pacers. Clippers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. 76ers are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 home games. 3* PLAY ON THE CLIPPERS. |
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03-25-24 | Wizards v. Bulls -12.5 | 107-105 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 14 m | Show | |
MIKE'S WIZARDS/BULLS NBA SIDE This looks like a good spot to back the Chicago Bulls to bounce back from losses as underdogs to the Houston Houston and the Boston Celtics. The Washington Wizards are a far easier opponent, and note that the Bulls are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a losing straight-up record and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 11.0 or greater. The Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record, and in a letdown spot following back-to-back wins over the Sacramento Kings and the Toronto Raptors. The Wizards are 4-10-2 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win. 3* PLAY ON THE BULLS. |
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03-25-24 | Suns -12 v. Spurs | 102-104 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 13 m | Show | |
MIKE'S SUNS/SPURS NBA SIDE The Phoenix Suns put a 131-106 beating on the Spurs in Phoenix on Saturday, and I expect them to win big again when facing the Spurs in San Antonio Monday night. Suns are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. 3* PLAY ON THE SUNS. |
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03-24-24 | Warriors +3.5 v. Wolves | Top | 110-114 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 19 m | Show |
5* WESTERN CONF GAME OF THE WEEK The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a 104-91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, but I would not be surprised if they lost outright when hosting the Golden State Warriors Sunday night. When fully fit, the Wolves would have a massive advantage in the paint, but that will not be the case for this game. Karl-Anthony Towns is sidelined, and Rudy Gobert is listed as questionable. Additionally, Anthony Edwards is also listed as questionable while the Warriors are coming into the game at full strength. The Warriors will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 123-111 loss as a home favorite over the Indiana Pacers. Warriors are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss, 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss, and 14-3 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 5* PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. |
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03-24-24 | Cavs +4.5 v. Heat | 84-121 | Loss | -115 | 16 h 17 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CAVS/HEAT SIDE This looks like a good spot to back the Cleveland Cavaliers to bounce back-to-back losses SU and ATS. The Cavs are coming off a 104-91 loss to the Timberwolves in Minnesota, but note that they're 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. They'll visit a Heat team that is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. In addition to the Cavs covering the spread, I also like the under as I think the total is this low for a very good reason as both teams are dealing with injuries. Under is 20-6 in Cavaliers last 26 road games. Under is 12-4 in Heat last 16 home games. Under is 35-16 in Heat last 51 overall. 3* PLAY ON THE CAVS. |
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03-23-24 | Suns -9.5 v. Spurs | 131-106 | Win | 100 | 17 h 15 m | Show | |
MIKE'S SUNS/SPURS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER This looks like a good spot to fade the San Antonio Spurs, who will play on short rest following a 99-97 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. The Phoenix Suns are currently the no.7 seed in the West and looking to improve their position and avoid the NBA Play-In Tournament. The Suns will be a team to watch in the playoffs. They have an absolutely elite starting five, arguably the best in the NBA, and I expect them to be able to take advantage of a tired Spurs team. 3* PLAY ON THE PHOENIX SUNS. |
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03-23-24 | Gonzaga -4 v. Kansas | Top | 89-68 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
5* NCAAB TOURNAMENT ROUND OF 32 GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET The Kansas Jayhawks barely scraped past Samford in a tight game on Thursday, and they've not looked quite right for some time. The Gonzaga Bulldogs, on the other hand, were as dominant as ever in their 21-point win over McNeese State. I see no reason why we wouldn't back the team that looks the part in this matchup. Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games as a favorite. Jayhawks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 neutral site games as an underdog. Jayhawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 5* PLAY ON THE GONZAGA BULLDOGS. |
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03-22-24 | Celtics -12.5 v. Pistons | Top | 129-102 | Win | 100 | 17 h 0 m | Show |
5* NBA EASTERN CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET The Celtics beat the Pistons 119-94 in Boston on Monday and followed that up with a 122-119 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. The Pistons are coming off a 122-103 loss to the Pacers, and I don't see how they can keep it close against a Boston team that clearly has no intentions of slowing down or likely to look past any opponent. Celtics are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite. Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 11.0 or greater. Celtics are 18-7-2 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Pistons are 9-23-1 ATS in their last 33 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. 5* PLAY ON THE CELTICS. |
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03-22-24 | UAB v. San Diego State -6.5 | Top | 65-69 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 31 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* UAB/SDSU CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The UAB Blazers are coming off an 85-69 victory over Temple in the AAC tournament championship game on Sunday, but today they'll face a much tougher opponent in the San Diego State Aztecs, who will be looking to gear up again following a string of disappointing results. The Aztecs went on a huge run in the tournament last year to reach the national title game, and I think they're a much stronger team than their recent results suggest. 4* PLAY ON SAN DIEGO STATE. |
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03-22-24 | Northwestern +4 v. Florida Atlantic | 77-65 | Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
MIKE'S EARLY NORTHWESTERN/FAU CBB BOOKIE BREAKER (12:15 PM) The Northwestern Wildcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. The Florida Atlantic Owls are only 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 3* PLAY ON NORTHWESTERN. |
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03-20-24 | Kings -10 v. Raptors | Top | 123-89 | Win | 100 | 14 h 22 m | Show |
5* NBA EAST vs. WEST GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET The Toronto will be playing on long rest following a 111-96 loss to the Magic in Orlando on Sunday, but they're still dealing with a ton of injuries, and with a 1-9 SU and 2-8 ATS record in their last 10 games, clearly a team in tanking mode. The Sacramento Kings, meanwhile, are eyeing the postseason. They are 35-17 ATS in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a losing home record and 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite, while the Raptors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 5* PLAY ON THE KINGS. |
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03-20-24 | Pacers -9 v. Pistons | 122-103 | Win | 100 | 12 h 16 m | Show | |
MIKE'S PACERS/PISTONS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a great spot to back the Indiana Pacers to bounce back from a disappointing 108-103 loss a, a 7-point favorite against the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night. The Pacers are 9-4-1 ATS off a loss as a favorite this season (5-1 as favorites), and they'll face a Detroit Pistons team that took a 25-point loss in Boston its last time out. 3* PLAY ON THE PACERS. |
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03-19-24 | Rockets -8.5 v. Wizards | Top | 137-114 | Win | 100 | 15 h 40 m | Show |
5* NBA EAST vs. WEST GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET I like the red-hot Houston Rockets to come through with another big win when they visit the Wizards at Capital One Arena Tuesday night. The Wizards lost 130-104 to the Boston Celtics a couple of nights ago and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. The Rockets are coming off an impressive 117-103 win over Cleveland. They are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall and 11-4-1 ATS in their previous 16 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. 5* PLAY ON THE ROCKETS. |
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03-17-24 | Celtics -10.5 v. Wizards | Top | 130-104 | Win | 100 | 17 h 12 m | Show |
5* NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET The Boston Celtics are coming off a 127-112 win over Phoenix on Thursday. They're 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games and outscored their opponent by 10 points or more in all wins. The Washington Wizards are 2-8 SU and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games and were outscored by 10 points or more in all but one of the losses. The Celtics will play on two days of rest, while the Wizards will play on no rest following their 127-98 win in Chicago last night. This game has a major blowout written all over it. Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest. 5* PLAY ON THE CELTICS. |
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03-17-24 | Florida v. Auburn -5.5 | Top | 67-86 | Win | 100 | 6 h 32 m | Show |
5* SEC TOURNAMENT CBB GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET I like the Auburn Tigers to win and cover when they clash with the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship game on Sunday. Auburn has been heavily favored throughout the tournament, this is the lowest number they've been asked to cover, while Florida was an underdog to Alabama in the quarterfinals and a short favorite over Texas A&M in the semis. Florida won the first meeting of the season on Feb 10, but that was in Gainesville. I think Auburn's edge on the defensive end is too much for Florida to handle. 5* PLAY ON AUBURN TIGERS. |
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03-16-24 | St. Joe's +2.5 v. VCU | Top | 60-66 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 41 m | Show |
MIKE'S 5* ATLANTIC 10 TOURNEY GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET The VCU Rams won 73-69 when they hosted the St. Joseph's Hawks on Feb 25. I think we'll see an even tighter game when they clash in the Atlantic 10 Championship Semifinal Saturday afternoon. The feisty Hawks are coming off wins as 2-point and 2.5-point underdogs against George Mason and Richmond, respectively, and their 3-point shooting will be a big problem for VCu to solve. 5* PLAY ON ST. JOE'S. |
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03-15-24 | Heat -7.5 v. Pistons | 108-95 | Win | 100 | 16 h 16 m | Show | |
MIKE'S HEAT/PISTONS NBA ATS PLAY This looks like a great spot to fade the Detroit Pistons who are coming off back-to-back wins as favorites while the Miami Heat desperately need a win following four consecutive losses. Pistons are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.eat are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games. In addition to the Heat to cover the spread, I also like the under as many trends point toward a relatively low-scoring affair. Under is 9-3 in Pistons last 12 home games.Under is 21-6 in Heat last 27 road games.Under is 12-3 in Heat last 15 games as a favorite. 3* PLAY ON THE HEAT. |
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03-15-24 | Mississippi State +10 v. Tennessee | Top | 73-56 | Win | 100 | 3 h 24 m | Show |
MIKE'S EARLY 4* MISS STATE/TENNESSEE CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Mississippi State Bulldogs came into the SEC Tournament on a four-game losing streak, but they opened the tourney with a 70-60 win over LSU. I think they can keep it somewhat close here against the Tennessee Volunteers, who enter the tournament Friday night. Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games as a favorite. Bulldogs are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games. 4* PLAY ON MISSISSIPPI STATE. |
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03-14-24 | Knicks -11.5 v. Blazers | Top | 105-93 | Win | 100 | 15 h 56 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* KNICKS/BLAZERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The New York Knicks are coming off a 106-79 knockout of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record and the Portland Trail Blazers and their 10-23 home record fits the bill. 4* PLAY ON THE KNICKS. |
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03-13-24 | Nuggets v. Heat +4.5 | 100-88 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 33 m | Show | |
MIKE'S NUGGETS/HEAT NBA BOOKIE BU$TER This looks like a good spot to fade the Denver Nuggets who had to battle back from a 20-point deficit when they defeated the Toronto Raptors Monday night. They'll face a Miami Heat team that currently sits in eighth place in the East, but needs to build momentum again and end a three-game losing streak ASAP. Heat are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog and 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Nuggets are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite. 3* PLAY ON THE HEAT. |
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03-13-24 | Raptors v. Pistons -3 | 104-113 | Win | 100 | 12 h 5 m | Show | |
MIKE'S RAPTORS/PISTONS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a good spot to fade the Toronto Raptors who coughed up a 20-point lead in their 125-119 loss to the Nuggets Monday night. Tonight they'll face a Detroit Pistons team that is a solid 18-8 ATS in its last 26 games and perfect 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. The Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. 3* PLAY ON THE PISTONS. |
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03-13-24 | Kansas State v. Texas -4.5 | Top | 78-74 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 49 m | Show |
MIKE'S KANSAS STATE/TEXAS CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Texas Longhorns defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 62-56 on Feb 19, and I think they'll get the win and cover when they clash in the Big 12 Tournament Wednesday night. Kansas State closed out the regular season with a win as an underdog against Iowa State, but was otherwise inconsistent down the stretch while the Longhorns were 3-0-1 AST in their last eight games, with three outright wins and the lone loss as an 8-point underdog at Baylor. 4* PLAY ON TEXAS. |
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03-12-24 | Pacers v. Thunder -6.5 | Top | 121-111 | Loss | -115 | 16 h 30 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* PACERS/THUNDER NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently the No.1 seed in the West, and they're showing no signs of slowing down. They're coming off a dominant 124-93 win over the Memphis Grizzlies to improve to 35-16-1 ATS in their last 52 games as a home favorite. Additionally, they're 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Magic 111-97 on the road in their last game, but they're 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. 4* PLAY ON THE THUNDER. |
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03-12-24 | Oklahoma State v. UCF -4 | Top | 62-77 | Win | 100 | 5 h 28 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT - 5* OKST/UCF BIG 12 GAME OF THE MONTH (12:30 EST) I like the UCF Knights to win and cover the spread against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Big 12 Tournament Tuesday afternoon. The Cowboys are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss while the Knights are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS win. 5* PLAY ON UCF. |
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03-11-24 | Celtics -7.5 v. Blazers | 121-99 | Win | 100 | 15 h 42 m | Show | |
MIKE'S LATE CELTICS/BLAZERS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER This looks like a good spot to fade the Portland Trail Blazers who are coming off a 128-118 upset win over the Toronto Raptors. The Trail Blazers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. The Boston Celtics are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. 3* PLAY ON THE CELTICS. |
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03-11-24 | Mavs -4 v. Bulls | 127-92 | Win | 100 | 12 h 16 m | Show | |
MIKE'S MAVS/BULLS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a 142-124 win over Detroit. They are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a road favorite. The Chicago Bulls are 8-17-2 ATS in their last 27 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5. 3* PLAY ON THE MAVS. |
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03-11-24 | Warriors -4.5 v. Spurs | Top | 112-102 | Win | 100 | 12 h 13 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* WARRIORS/SPURS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a fantastic spot to back the Golden State Warriors to avenge a 126-113 loss as a double-digit favorite against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. That was about as bad as we've seen the Warriors this season, and while they'll still be without Steph Curry (ankle), there's enough talent on this side to destroy a team like the Spurs if they want to, and I expect the motivation to be there for this game. Warriors are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games. Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Spurs are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games following a straight up win. 4* PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. |
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03-10-24 | Nets v. Cavs -7.5 | Top | 120-101 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 34 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NETS/CAVS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Brooklyn Nets are 6-19-2 ATS in their last 27 games as an underdog and 6-18-2 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The Cleveland Cavaliers headed into the weekend as the 2nd seed in the East with their 41-22 record and defeated the Nets 118-95 in Brooklyn last month. This looks like a tough spot for the Nets who are in the middle of a five-game road trip and will play on back-to-back nights on the road. The Nets are 0-6-1 ATS on the season when playing on 0 days rest as underdogs. 4* PLAY ON THE CAVS. |
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03-10-24 | Pelicans -6.5 v. Hawks | 116-103 | Win | 100 | 20 h 0 m | Show | |
MIKE'S PELICANS/HAWKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Atlanta Hawks are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 6-16 ATS in their last 22 games as an underdog. The Hawks are coming off a 99-92 win as 3.5-point favorites in Memphis, but they are only 20-44 ATS in their last 64 games following an ATS win. The New Orleans Pelicans are 28-11-1 ATS in their last 40 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5 and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 Sunday games while the Hawks are 6-21 ATS in their last 27 Sunday games. 3* PLAY ON THE PELICANS. |
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03-09-24 | Celtics -5.5 v. Suns | 117-107 | Win | 100 | 16 h 47 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CELTICS/SUNS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a great spot to back the Boston Celtics to bounce back from a 115-109 loss in Denver Thursday night. They'll face a Phoenix Suns team in a different spot, coming off back-to-back wins over Denver and Toronto. Suns are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win. Celtics are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5. 3* PLAY ON THE CELTICS. |
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03-09-24 | Spurs v. Warriors -8.5 | Top | 126-113 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 50 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT - 5* SPURS/WARRIORS NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Golden State Warriors won 118-112 when they hosted the San Antonio Spurs back in November, but I think they'll win this game by a bigger number. The Spurs played the Sacramento Kings close in a 131-129 loss Thursday night, but that might come at a price as consistency has been an issue for the Spurs all season. The Golden State Warriors are looking to bounce back from a 125-122 loss as an 8.5-point favorite against the Chicago Bulls. Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Warriors are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games as a favorite. 5* PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. |
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03-09-24 | North Carolina v. Duke -5 | Top | 84-79 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 36 m | Show |
ACC GAME OF THE YEAR ALERT - 5* UNC/DUKE MAX BET The Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels are coming into the weekend with identical 24-6 records, but I like Duke to win and get the cover as a home favorite. Blue Devils are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite. Blue Devils are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Tar Heels are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog. Tar Heels are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. 5* PLAY ON DUKE. |
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03-06-24 | Thunder -13 v. Blazers | 128-120 | Loss | -109 | 17 h 34 m | Show | |
MIKE'S LATE THUNDER/BLAZERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER I like the Oklahoma City Thunder to cover the number as a double-digit favorite in Portland tonight. The Thunder will be looking to bounce back from a 116-104 loss to the Lakers in LA and they are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and the Trail Blazers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog of 11.0 or greater. 3* PLAY ON THE THUNDER. |
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03-05-24 | Pacers v. Mavs -4.5 | Top | 137-120 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 41 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT - 5* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK Neither the Dallas Mavericks nor the Indiana Pacers are playing well at the moment, but I like the Dallas Mavericks to bounce back with a solid outing tonight after losing to the Sixers as a 7.5-point favorite in their last game. The Mavs are 7-1-1 ATS off a loss as a favorite and the Pacers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games. 5* PLAY ON THE MAVS. |
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03-04-24 | Bulls +7 v. Kings | Top | 113-109 | Win | 100 | 16 h 39 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* BULLS/KINGS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to back the Chicago Bulls to bounce back with a strong effort following a 113-97 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks last Friday. The Bulls are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 2 days rest. The Kings are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games and 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. 4* PLAY ON THE BULLS. |
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03-04-24 | Clippers v. Bucks -5 | 106-113 | Win | 100 | 14 h 37 m | Show | |
MIKE'S CLIPPERS/BUCKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a good spot to fade the Los Angeles Clippers following their win on the road in Minnesota last night. They'll face a Milwaukee Bucks team that will play on two days rest after a comfortable win in Chicago Friday night. Bucks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 3* PLAY ON THE BUCKS. |
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03-03-24 | Thunder -2.5 v. Suns | 118-110 | Win | 100 | 21 h 33 m | Show | |
MIKE'S THUNDER/SUNS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a tough spot for the Phoenix Suns who will play on no rest following a 118-109 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The Oklahoma City Thunder last played on Thursday when they saw their six-game winning streak come to a halt with a 132-118 loss in San Antonio. I expect the well-rested Thunder to run away with this game. Thunder are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Suns are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 games as an underdog. 3* PLAY ON THE THUNDER. |
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03-02-24 | Texas Tech -2.5 v. West Virginia | 81-70 | Win | 100 | 15 h 54 m | Show | |
MIKE'S TEXAS TECH/WEST VIRGINIA CBB BOOKIE BLA$TER The West Virginia Mountaineers covered the spread in a 94-90 loss at Kansas State in their last game, but they are just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS win and 16-33 ATS in their last 49 games as an underdog. 3* PLAY ON TEXAS TECH. |
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03-02-24 | USC +5.5 v. Washington | 82-75 | Win | 100 | 13 h 56 m | Show | |
MIKE'S USC/WASHINGTON CBB BOOKIE BU$TER The Washington Huskies are coming off a 94-77 win over UCLA but they are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game and 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. The Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. 3* PLAY ON USC. |
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03-01-24 | Mavs v. Celtics -9 | 110-138 | Win | 100 | 17 h 44 m | Show | |
MIKE'S MAVS/CELTICS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Boston Celtics are steaming hot, coming into this game on a nine-game winning streak and they've covered the spread in four straight games. The Dallas Mavericks are almost just as hot going 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games, but I don't think they'll stand much of a chance against this Boston team that won 119-110 as a 2.5-point favorite in Dallas on January 22. 3* PLAY ON THE CELTICS. |
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03-01-24 | Cavs -9 v. Pistons | Top | 110-100 | Win | 100 | 16 h 14 m | Show |
GAME OF THE YEAR ALERT - 5* CAVS/PISTONS MAX BET This looks like a great spot to back the Cleveland Cavaliers to bounce back from a loss as a road favorite in Chicago on Wednesday. The Detroit Pistons are in a letdown spot after defeating that same Bulls team as a double-digit underdog on Tuesday. The Cavs are due for a breakout game after going 0-7 ATS in their last seven games, and this looks like the ideal situation. 5* PLAY ON THE CAVS. |
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02-29-24 | Warriors -3.5 v. Knicks | Top | 110-99 | Win | 100 | 16 h 34 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* WARRIORS/KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The reeling New York Knicks took a 115-92 beating by the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday night, and I think they're in for another tough game when the Golden State Warriors come to town tonight. The Warriors are a steaming hot 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite. The Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog and 10-22 ATS in their last 32 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 4* PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. |
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02-29-24 | Bucks -11.5 v. Hornets | 111-99 | Win | 100 | 15 h 12 m | Show | |
MIKE'S BUCKS/HORNETS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The Milwaukee Bucks put a 123-85 beating on the Hornets here at Spectrum Center on Tuesday, and I think they'll keep pushing and steamroll the Hornets again tonight. Hornets are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Hornets are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 3* PLAY ON THE BUCKS. |
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02-28-24 | Pelicans v. Pacers -5.5 | Top | 114-123 | Win | 100 | 17 h 26 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to back the Indiana Pacers to bounce back from a 130-122 loss to Toronto on Monday while at the same time fading the New Orleans Pelicans who will be playing on no rest off a win in New York. 4* PLAY ON THE PACERS. |
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02-27-24 | Pelicans -2.5 v. Knicks | 115-92 | Win | 100 | 13 h 21 m | Show | |
MIKE'S PELS/KNICKS NBA BOOKIE BU$TER The New York Knicks were the hottest team in the NBA for a while, but their heater came to an end when O.G. Anunoby went down with an injury. They're only 4-6 SU and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games, and here they'll face a New Orleans Pelicans team that had won four on the bounce before back-to-back losses against the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls. Pelicans are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss. Knicks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games. Knicks are 10-21 ATS in their last 31 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 3* PLAY ON THE PELICANS. |
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02-27-24 | Warriors -11 v. Wizards | Top | 123-112 | Push | 0 | 13 h 53 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT - 5* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK This looks like a great spot to back the Golden State Warriors to bounce back from a disappointing 119-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Washington Wizards are one of the worst teams in the league and 5-17 ATS in their last 22 games as a home underdog of 5.0-10.5 while the Warriors are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a road favorite of 11.0 or greater and perfect 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. 5* PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. |
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02-26-24 | Heat +7.5 v. Kings | Top | 121-110 | Win | 100 | 21 h 2 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Sacramento Kings are coming off a 123-107 win over the Clippers in LA last night. They are 2-6 SU and ATS when playing on 0 days rest and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.Don't sleep on the Miami Heat who are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and a team I expect to make a push in the second half of the season. 4* PLAY ON THE HEAT. |
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02-26-24 | Alabama A&M -1.5 v. Florida A&M | Top | 58-76 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 50 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY This looks like a good spot to fade the Florida A&M Rattlers following their upset win over the Alabama State Hornets. Rattlers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win while the Alabama A&M Bulldogs are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall. 4* PLAY ON ALABAMA A&M. |
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02-25-24 | Purdue -13 v. Michigan | Top | 84-76 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
MIKE'S 4* PURDUE/MICHIGAN CBB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY The Michigan Wolverines are only 5-8 SU at home on the season and 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games. The Wolverines are 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and I think they'll lose big here against the 24-3 Purdue Boilermakers who are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. 4* PLAY ON PURDUE. |
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02-25-24 | Bucks -5 v. 76ers | 119-98 | Win | 100 | 8 h 3 m | Show | |
MIKE'S EARLY BUCKS/SIXERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER I like the Milwaukee Bucks as a road favorite in this matinee matchup in Philadelphia Sunday afternoon. The Milwaukee Bucks have not played great of late, but I think they'll be looking to make a statement, and with Joel Embiid sidelined, I don't see how the Sixers can keep up with the Bucks. 3* PLAY ON THE BUCKS. |
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02-24-24 | Nets v. Wolves -7 | Top | 86-101 | Win | 100 | 17 h 39 m | Show |
MAX BET ALERT - 5* NBA GAME OF THE WEEK The Minnesota Timberwolves will play on short rest following a 112-107 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks last night, but I still expect them to get the job done against a Brooklyn Nets team led by an interim coach. Timberwolves are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. Timberwolves are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games playing on 0 days rest. Nets are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 5* PLAY ON THE WOLVES. |